Week 3 Otic Medications Flashcards

Debrox (Carbanaide Peroxide)

• Generic name: Carbanaide peroxide
• Trade name: Debrox
• Classification: Cerumenolytic
• Indicated for softening and loosening excessive ear wax
• Contraindication: Not for use if there is ear drainage or discharge
• Side effects: No common side effects reported

A/B Otic (Antipyrine/Benxocaine)

• Generic name: Antipyrine/benxocaine
• Trade name: A/B Otic
• Classification: Otic anesthetic
• Used for relieving ear pain
• Contraindications: Potential interactions with other medications
• Side effects: Itching, burning, and redness may occur

Aurax (Antipyrine)

• Generic name: Antipyrine
• Trade name: Aurax
• Classification: Otic anesthetics
• Indicated for cerumen removal
• Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient
• Side effects: Itching, burning, and redness are possible

Mollifene (Carbamide Peroxide)

• Generic name: Carbamide peroxide
• Trade name: Mollifene
• Classification: Cerumenolytic
• Indicated for softening ear wax
• Contraindication: Use is not recommended with a ruptured ear drum
• Side effects: Dizziness and decreased hearing may occur

Cetraxal (Ciprofloxacin)

• Generic name: Ciprofloxacin
• Trade name: Cetraxal
• Classification: Otic anti-infective
• Indicated for fighting bacterial infections in the ear
• Contraindication: Not for use if allergic to ciprofloxacin
• Side effects: Skin rash, ear drainage, and headache can occur

Floxin Otic (Ofloxacin)

• Generic name: Ofloxacin
• Trade name: Floxin Otic
• Classification: Otic anti-infective
• Can be used long-term for infection control
• Contraindication: Not recommended if allergic
• Side effects: Headache, dizziness, and ear pain may occur

Zinotic (Chloroxyleno)

• Generic name: Chloroxyleno
• Trade name: Zinotic
• Classification: Otic anti-infective
• Indicated for treating outer ear infections
• Contraindication: Do not exceed recommended usage
• Side effects: Mild burning, irritation, and dryness can happen

Borofair (Acetic Acid)

• Generic name: Acetic acid
• Trade name: Borofair
• Classification: Otic anti-infective
• Used for treating mild ear infections
• Contraindication: Not for use with perforated or ruptured ear drum
• Side effects: Burning, itching, and stinging may be experienced

DermOtic Oil (Fluocinolone)

• Generic name: Fluocinolone
• Trade name: DermOtic oil
• Classification: Otic steroid
• Indicated for treating eczema in the ear
• Contraindication: Use is not advised with tubes in ears
• Side effects: Dry skin, itching, and mild burning may occur

Benzotic (Benzocaine)

• Generic name: Benzocaine
• Trade name: Benzotic
• Classification: Otic anesthetics
• Used for pain relief and softening ear wax
• Contraindication: Not for use if allergic to any ingredient
• Side effects: Itching and burning may be reported